Principal Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Global travel

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

On-site work in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead enterprise cloud design and delivery. You will guide clients through cloud adoption, architecture strategy, and modernization initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with strong hands-on cloud experience (min 5 years), deep knowledge of IAM, networking, security, and DevOps practices, plus excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 10+ years IT experience with cloud architecture focus.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud experience.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting).
• Strong IAM, networking, security, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Lead cloud adoption strategy, migrations, and modernization projects.
• Advise on cloud security, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with IT, development, and business stakeholders to translate needs into designs.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and architectural roadmaps.
• Create detailed architecture diagrams and specifications.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers.
• Evaluate new cloud services to enhance offerings.
• Ensure scalable, reliable, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)

DevOps practices

Security & IAM

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in digital transformation services, is looking for a highly experienced Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to join their esteemed technical practice in Randburg, Gauteng . This is a senior-level position where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex cloud-native solutions for enterprise clients. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through their cloud adoption journey, from strategy and planning to execution and optimization. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise across multiple cloud platforms, a strategic mindset, and exceptional communication skills to articulate intricate technical concepts to both technical teams and executive leadership. This role demands a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures. Your expertise will be critical in enabling our clients to harness the full potential of cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise-level cloud solutions on platforms such as AWS , Azure, and GCP, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and technical requirements.
• Lead the technical vision and strategy for cloud adoption, migration, and modernization projects.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud best practices, security, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with client IT teams, development teams, and business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable architectural designs.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate architectural approaches and demonstrate the feasibility of solutions.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers, fostering technical growth within the team.
• Stay at the forefront of cloud technologies, evaluating new services and solutions to enhance our offerings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges encountered during solution implementation.
• Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, reliability, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with a significant focus on cloud architecture and design (minimum 5 years hands-on cloud experience).
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with major cloud providers, including AWS , Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven experience architecting and implementing complex, large-scale cloud solutions, including migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security principles, identity and access management (IAM), and governance.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly preferred.
• Experience in defining and implementing DevOps practices.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, executive-level benefits, opportunities for global travel, and significant professional growth. This is a No remote position, requiring your presence in our client's state-of-the-art facility in Randburg, Gauteng , fostering strong team collaboration. You will work on challenging projects with leading enterprises, have access to continuous learning resources, and be part of a company that values expertise and innovation. We provide a strong retirement plan and performance bonuses. This role provides unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and strategic business initiatives.